This is the crucial time to begin total body cooling
What is 6-12 hours after birth or the hypoxic ischemic event?
These two things are done when changing a chest tube from suction to water seal.
What is disconnect the tubing from suction and keep the valve open to the Pleurovac?
This is when the balloon volume is checked and charted.
What is Q Monday after 6 weeks?
This is the target rectal temperature for total body cooling.
What is 33.5 +/- 0.5 degrees Centigrade?
This must be present prior to giving Sweet-Ease to your patient.
What is an order?
This type of medication should be avoided while a patient is cooling?
What are benzodiazepines?
This test is done prior to performing a radial arterial stick.
What is an Allen's test?
Two common side effects that can occur during cooling.
What is bradycardia and glucose instability?